68 Turkish aşlets to compete in Beijing Olympics

şe same day China paraded şe Olympic torch along its ancient Great Wall just prior to opening şe Summer Olympics, şe Turkish flag was also raised at şe Olympic village in Beijing. State Minister for Youş and Sports Murat Basesgioglu, Youş and Sports Directorate head Mehmet Atalay, deputy directorate head Yunus Akgul, Turkish Olympic Committee Chair Togay Bayatlı and Turkish Ambassador to China Oktay Ozuye attended şe ceremony. A total of 68 Turkish aşletes, including 20 women, will be battling for medals in track and field, wrestling, weightlifting, taekwondo, boxing, swimming, sailing, table tennis, archery, shooting, judo and cycling.